Nathaniel Bagley Elected as Chairman of the Historical

Preservation Authority

Birmingham, Alabama

At a special public meeting of the Board of Directors on March 2nd 2015,

Brother Nathaniel Bagley was elected Chairman of the Board of the Historical

Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham.

The Authority is undertaking a project to be known as the “Freedom Center”.

The Freedom Center will be used for a variety of activities and events. It will

initially house the public policy institute which will provide and promote

research, educational and outreach activities which focus on the extension of

human and civil rights around the world, (ii) the addition of much-needed

archives space for the Civil Rights Institute and (iii) a renovation of the Gaston

Motel. The project is estimated to cost 10 million dollars.

Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc.

Nov. 17, 1911

State of

Alabama

STOP HUNGER NOWThe Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with the Huntsville Alumnae

Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., packaged, sorted, and loaded over 10,000 meals for delivery to

communities throughout the world in an effort to end global hunger. The event was held on July 18,

2015 at the Omega Center in Huntsville, Alabama and included not only the Men of Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc. and the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta; but, also included a number of members of Alpha

Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, community supporters, and children.

This effort, part of Xi Omicron’s commitment to community service, was done through the Stop Hunger

Now Program and was completed in approximately one hour. As Xi Omicron Basileus, Gerald Vines,

put it, “This project was more than just adding ingredients to a bag and sealing it. It was also about

encouraging our youth and ourselves to become more global and civic minded and for us to build a

community.”

Bro. Freeman Holifield, Jr. Assumes Command

In July 2015, Bro. Lt Col Freeman Holifield,

Jr. assumed command of the 81st

Aerospace Medicine Squadron on the

Keesler Air Force Base, in the city limits of

Biloxi, Mississippi on the Mississippi Gulf

Coast.

The 81st Training Wing, Aerospace

Medicine Squadron is the electronics

training Center of Excellence for the U.S.

Air Force that will further distinguish this

Mighty Man of Omega.

Bro. Holifield was initiated through Xi

Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc.; and, in 1994 received a

dual B.S. degree in Civil and Environmental

Engineering from the United States Air

Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

He has held several positions at the Flight,

Field Operating Agencies, Major Command

and Headquarters Air Force levels to

include BE Flight Commander,

Environmental Program Manager,

Bioenvironmental Engineering

Counterproliferation, and Air Combat

Command’s Deputy Command

Bioenvironmental Engineer.

Bro Holifield is married to Lorrie Pointe

Holifield of San Antonio, TX and they

have a son, Freeman Holifield, III.

Through steadfast, high-minded,

commitment to excellence, Bro. Lt Col

Holifield embodies the motto of his

command-- Esse Quam Videre.

XI OMICRON PRESENTS NEW CLASS OF SOR

The Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi held its

annual beautilion for members of its mentoring

program, Sons of Royalty (SOR). This event was held

April 11, 2015 at the Omega Community Center in

Huntsville, AL. The programs focus is to provide a

sustained and preventive program that will enrich the

lives of young males in 9th-12th grades. The mission of

SOR is to display the importance of putting God first in

daily activities, being upright and just in all dealings,

having self-respect as well as respect for others, and

maintaining a positive attitude. It strives to teach

Christian values in the areas of teamwork, leadership,

responsibility, and practical life situations.

This annual event provides an opportunity for the

young men of the program is host a formal event

designed for young men to teach social graces and

necessary skills for success in life, and to become

gentlemen. Xi Omicron hosts an annual beautillion for

high school men from around the immediate area. The

ultimate purpose is to create a holistic African

American student.

SOR PARTICIPATE IN EMBODI SUMMIT

The Sons of Royalty (SOR) participated in the EMBODI

Summit hosted by the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The EMBODI

(Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for

Developing Independence) program is designed to refocus

the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with the

support and action of other major organizations, on the

plight of African-American males. Both informal and

empirical data suggests that the vast majority of African-

American males continues to be in crisis and is not

reaching its fullest potential educationally, socially and

emotionally. EMBODI is designed to address these issues

through dialogue and recommendations for change and

action. EMBODI addresses issues related to STEM

education, culture, self-efficacy, leadership, physical and

mental health, healthy lifestyles choices, character,

ethics, relationships, college readiness, fiscal

management, civic engagement and service learning.

SOR sponsored by Xi Omicron, is a mentoring program

established to address the need leadership, scholarship,

and service for young men in the Huntsville/Madison

County area.

Rocket City Unified Memorial ServiceOn March 12, 2015 Xi Omicron, Psi Kappa Kappa, and Nu Epsilon Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held its

annual joint Memorial Service at the Omega Center in Huntsville Alabama

Xi Omicron Volunteers to Support

WJAB’s Jazz-A-Thon

The Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama recently volunteered to man

the phones and raise funds for the WJAB radio station at the Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama on

April 25, 2015.

WJAB is a National Public Radio station. As a non-profit radio station, it must conduct an annual funds drive in order

to support its operating costs and stay on the air. WJAB calls its fundraiser Jazz-A-Thon.

Participation by the brothers of Xi Omicron accounted for over $4300 during the radio station’s pledge drive in 2014.

The chapter placed similar goals for the 2015 pledge drive.

14 Royal C.O.N.T.E.N.T.I.O.N.S.

Carl Dorsey

Quiksilver

Ritzel King

Prodigal Son

Randall Travis McFarland III

Ωimbo Slic3

Dawood Muhammed

Big Hero 6

Bobby Tanner

PUG

Ronald Parks

Fred G. Sanford

Enrico Hunter

Qaptain Planet

Roderick Bryant

Build-A-Bear

Justin Wagner

Peter ParQer

Renardo Gale

12 YAS (12 Years A Slave)

Rufus Gaines

HellbΩy

Johnette Orale Mayes

SΩper Mario

Charles Crayton

Grady

Joseph A. Kimbrough

Amistad

On a dark and stormy night on April 19, 2015 at 10:00 pm the Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

birthed

14 Royal C.O.N.T.E.N.T.I.O.N.S. into the world of Omega to serve all mankind.

Bro Freeman Holifield

receives honors for his

contribution to

integrate the Police

force in Huntsville,

Alabama

Bro. and Mrs. Freeman Holifield, Sr. were honored on January 17, 2015 at the Madison Mission SDA Church in

Madison Alabama for their accomplishments in integration, education, and excellence. As a man who places his

relationship with the Lord as the center of his life, Bro. Holifield proudly lists his membership in the First

Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years his most important realization of his devotion to service. Bro.

Holifield and his wife are blessed with two children, Dr. Quintaniay Holifield of Baltimore, MD and Bro. Lt. Colonel

Freeman Holifield, Jr. USAF. They are the proud grandparents of Freeman Holifield, III.

Brother Holifield was initiated into the Nu Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1964 and was one

of the fist black police officers hired Huntsville.

Brother Holifield has numerous other accomplishments including:

Life Membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc,

Serving as the 3 time Basileus of the Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.,

Prince Hall Masonic affiliations:

Life Member of Ancient Egyptian Arabic Nobles of Mystic Shrine (AEANOMS)

Honorary Past Imperial Potentate

Past Imperial Deputy of Desert Alabama

Past Imperial Deputy of Oasis Huntsville

Past Potentate Al Azhar Temple 195

33rd Degree Mason (in the same 33rd Class as Rev. Al Green)

Past President J.E. Harris 33rd club

Immediate Past President of Deep South Shriners

Member of Tennessee Valley Consistory #160

Member of Evening Star Lodge #6

Prior President of the National Alabama A&M University Alumni Association

Inducted into the Alabama A&M University Hall of Fame for Football

Recipient of the Alabama A&M University Presidential Citation

Named Honorary Citizen of Tuskegee Alabama

Recipient of awards from the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education

Bro Holifield is currently serving as the Vice Chairman Solid Waste Board Authority in Huntsville and maintains

his civic duties by coaching and mentoring youth in sports.

Nu Epsilon’s newest14 Brothers of Nu Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. were initiated on April 18, 2014 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Wesley Lindsey

Elverage Robinson, III

Rollin Barton, III

DeMonté Murry

JeMarquis Baker

Darrie Miles, Jr.

Austin Boyle

Eric Hewlett

Chauncy Casselberry

Ernest Brun

Lester Piri

Joseph Porter

Deverick Lee

Terry Curry

Alpha Phi Chapter Supports Children’s Village, Inc.

Submitted by Bro. Anthony Wright

Members of Alpha Phi Chapter participated in the 6th Annual Founder’s Day Angel

Network Luncheon on October 9, 2014 to demonstrate our support for the mission of

Children’s Village Inc. The mission of Children’s Village, Inc. is to “offer our children a

stable, nurturing family setting based on biblical principles. Our unanimous

commitment to providing a loving environment and meeting our children’s emotional,

educational, and spiritual needs culminates to form a wholesome family unit that

facilitates hope for the future.” For over 40 years, Children’s Village has provided

shelter, food and clothing to Alabama’s abandoned, abused and neglected children.

Children’s Village is unique in that it can accept male and female residents thereby

allowing mixed gender siblings to remain together.

Alpha Phi Chapter consider our continuous support a small price to pay in order to

assist in helping 18 kids find love, happiness, stability, and the opportunity to grow up

believing in themselves. Luncheon attendees had the opportunity to interact with the

keynote speaker, Pamela Samuels Young, a practicing attorney and bestselling author.

Bro. /Dr. Brian Sims, M.D. is Chairman of the Children’s Village Board.